APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
AUI-S welcomes all qualified students regardless of their race, religion, age,
ethnicity, national origin or gender. Students are admitted into AUI-S based
upon on the record of their past academic performance and the potential they
demonstrate for success. AUI-S is a highly selective admissions university that
requires the highest standards of integrity from its students, as well as
exceptional commitment towards academic, personal and professional development.
Students who violate the AUI-S expectations for honesty and good conduct in
their application for admission and/or their future study and behavior will be
subject to dismissal from the University. AUI-S faculty and staff serve to help
facilitate the student’s ownership of his/her learning. As such, AUI-S only
admits students who are self-motivated and who have demonstrated the capacity to
engage in self-directed learning and the high levels of critical thinking that
are an essential part of the AUI-S philosophy of developing life-long learners.
Potential students seeking admission into The American University of Iraq -
Sulaimani should submit the following information to the Office of Admissions
and Records by email at admissions@auis.org or in person at the AUI-S
administrative offices in Sulaimani:
1) Application Form, filled in completely.
2) Typed and signed (if possible) letter of
application addressed to the AUI-S Admissions and Scholarship Committee
(admissions@auis.org), in English if possible, stating why you have chosen to
apply for admission into AUI-S; your long term academic and professional goals;
how you hope to achieve these goals through your higher education at AUI-S; your
need for any financial aid or support; and any special qualifications that you
wish to share with the Admissions Committee regarding your application to study
at AUI-S (please include your name, address, email, telephone number, and any
other contact information). The letter should be between 500-1,000 words and
should reflect your own thoughts and writing skills. It must be written by you
and you alone.
3) Certified/Attested copies of your secondary
school completion scores.
4) Photocopy of your passport or photo and
signature (finger print) pages or ID.
5) Other information that subsequently may be
requested by the Office of Admissions and Records necessary to complete your
file and the admission process (students may be asked to come in for an
interview). TOEFL and/or IELTS scores (less than three years old) also should be
submitted or the applicant will need to take an English language placement test
at AUI-S.
Currently, AUI-S is not considering the transfer of credits from other
universities; however, the University may do so in subsequent years. Any
application that is found to contain false or misleading information will result
in the rejection of the student’s application. All application materials are the
property of AUI-S and cannot be returned to applicants.
First Day of Classes for Fall Semester ’08: Sunday,
October 12, 2009
First Day of Classes for Spring Semester ’09: Sunday,
March 1, 2009
Start dates are subject to change.
Group A
Admissions:
Students who have a high school completion test score of 90% or higher (or
equivalent) and have scored TOEFL 550+ (within the last three years) have the
best chance of being given full admission into the University as a matriculated
student.
Group A1 Admissions:
Students who have a high school completion test score of 90% or higher (or
equivalent) but have scored below TOEFL 550 (within the last three years) have a
very good chance of being given conditional admission into the University as
matriculated students, contingent upon raising their TOEFL score to 550 within
four semesters of being admitted into the University.
Group B Admissions:
Students who have a high school completion score of 80% or higher (or
equivalent) and have scored TOEFL 550+ (within the last three years) have an
opportunity to be given full admission into the University as matriculated
students if seats are available.
Group B1 Admissions:
Students who have a high school completion score of 80% or higher (or
equivalent) but have scored below TOEFL 550 (within the last three years), have
a good chance of being given conditional admission into the University as
matriculated students if seats are available, contingent upon raising their
TOEFL score to 550 within four semesters of being admitted into the University.
*Group C Admissions:
International students who have a cumulative high school grade point average
(GPA) of 3.5 or higher (or equivalent) and have scored TOEFL 550+ (within last 3
years) have the best chance of being given full admission into the University as
matriculated students.
*Group C1 Admissions:
International students who have a cumulative high school grade point average
(GPA) of 3.5 or higher (or equivalent) and have scored below TOEFL 550 (within
last 3 years) have a very good chance of being given conditional admission into
the University as matriculated students if seats are available, contingent upon
raising their TOEFL score to 550 within four semesters of being admitted into
the University.
*Group D Admissions:
International students who have a cumulative high school grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0 or higher (or equivalent) and have scored TOEFL 550+ (within last 3
years) have a good chance of being given full admission into the University as
matriculated students if seats are available.
*Group D1 Admissions:
International students who have a cumulative high school grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0 or higher (or equivalent) but have scored below TOEFL 550 (within
last 3 years) have a good chance of being given conditional admission into the
University as matriculated students if seats are available, contingent upon
raising their TOEFL score to 550 within four semesters of being admitted into
the University.
*International students or anyone that has earned a high school diploma outside
of Iraq must have their transcripts/diploma evaluated in order to determine the
equivalent of their high school grades in the Iraqi educational system. This may
be done through the Council of Ministers and Ministry of Education of the
Kurdish Regional Government - Iraq or through the World Education Services (WES)
at www.wes.org.
Tuition Deposit
A tuition (non-refundable) deposit of $200, which is fully applied toward the
first semester’s tuition, is required within seven (7) days of acceptance of
admission.
Payment Plans
AUI-S offers two options. All payments are due by 4:00 PM on the
designated day.
Payment Plan 1- One Time Payment Plan
Under this payment option, students pay the full $5,000 tuition and fees in cash
at the Finance Office or by bank transfer via written authorization. In this
case, 100% of tuition and fees for the Fall Semester is due by October 9th.
Spring Semester tuition is due February 4th. A student not physically present in
Iraq, but who wishes to pay by bank transfer will be required to fill in an
authorization form provided by the Finance Department.
Payment Plan 2- AUI-S Sequenced Payment Plan
This plan is designed to make it easier for students to complete their tuition
payments over time. The University provides the following payment schedule for
students enrolling for the 2007-2008 academic year:
Fall ’08 Semester Payment Schedule
Date Due Amount
Tuesday, October 07, 2008 $2,000 + $100 processing fee
Monday, November 03, 2008 $1,500 + $100 processing fee
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 $1,500 + $100 processing fee
Spring ‘09 Semester Payment Schedule
Date Due Amount
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 $2,000 + $100 processing fee
Sunday, April 05, 2009 $1,500 + $100 processing fee
Sunday, May 03, 2009 $1,500 + $100 processing fee
Because of the added costs of handling multiple payments, there is a
(non-refundable) $100 processing fee when the student pays in three payments as
opposed to one full payment by October 9th. There is no sequenced payment plan
for the Summer Term. Tuition for the Summer of 2008 is due on Sunday, June 8th.
Please note that the payment plans may be subject to change.
Refunds are governed by the following regulations and will be processed
within 30 days of request.
In the event that a student withdraws or is dismissed from all classes during
the Fall and Spring Semesters, refunds of Tuition will be calculated according
to the following schedule:
Schedule Refund
During the first week (Add/Drop week) 100%*
During the second week 75%
During the third week 50%
After third week 0%
* 100% for new students with the exception of the $200 tuition deposit, which is
non-refundable. All Fees are also non-refundable.
The above table does not apply to the Summer Term. Students will receive a full
refund if they withdraw during the first week of classes (the add/drop week).
Afterwards they shall receive no refund.
Outstanding Balances
A student cannot register for classes until all outstanding balances are
cleared. Payments will be credited toward outstanding balances before being
applied to current registration charges. Transcripts, grades, diplomas and
certification letters will not be issued for students who have not met their
financial obligations.